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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
The Degradation of the civil Ser
vice

A few days ago the Journal published
the circular which the democratic county
committee of Oneida, Co., N. Y. was serv-
ing upon federal office.holders. The cir
cular was first given the public by the
Utica Herald. "Mr. Cleveland" now re-
marks the Herald. "can have the evidence
for the asking, of how the Federal offices
here are harnessed to the car of his ambi-
tons and his party's needs, and the Civil
Service is made the tool of the democratic
machine, except as the Utica post office
tries to be its boss. The Civil Service
Reform Association can get ocular demon
stration here on the ground how, where
the President boasts was his boyhood's
home. every Federal office is taxed to
supply the sinews of war for the demo-
Gratis"
To this the New York Tribune adds :
This is disgraceiul; it may well cause
every genuine friend of civil service re-
form to hang his head. Still it is only
what was to be expected. The trans
mission of such circular to federal ofii-
clal is an offence against the law punish
able by fine or Imprisonment. But then,
why should not a President who allows
his appointees to treat with utter contempt
his much Wanted order restraining their
political activity, wink at the levying of
political assessment
So long as Mr.. Cleveland suffers post
masters and custom house employees to
run primaries and conventions and boss
the machine in their respective counties
he has no right to expect that the Oneida
Democratic Committee or any other or
ganization of the sort will serve the cause
of reform. The stream is not accustomed
to rise higher than its source. The regu-
lar correspondent of The Evening Post,
writing from Rochester. assures that
Mugwump organ that 1.-The Rochester I'm
ion is no doubt right in saying that Meth
err here nor elsewhere would there have
been quarrels over delegates to the State
Convention ii the Federal office
holders. obeying the Presidents order,
had not meddled with politics." The
Oneida Democrats understand this, and in
view of it their committee may well be
emboldened to do its best to show its
scorn of Civil Service Reform. The best
it can do in that direction is to break the
leading Civil Service Reform law. That
it has done, and the President can hardly
rebuke the committee for levying the as
sessment, or Federal officials for paving
what is demanded of them, without
ndicting himself.
How the holy cause of Reform does
march on under Cleveland !"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Lorenzo Mund, Providence, R. l., writes:

Lorenzo Mund, Providence, R. l., writes
Il contracted severe cold which settled
on my lungs, causing inflammation and
distress. l had night sweats and fever for
eight or nine days, lost my appetite, and
friends said I was in consumption. After
considerable doctoring, from which | re-
ceived no benefit, l was advised to try
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balssm. and the
result is my appetite is good, night swests
and fevers have left me, gaining in flesh and
getting to feel like a new man."
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

Blast furnace Stag has been in the past
as complete waste as any by-product in
manufactures, but the next five years will
probably see it playing as important a
part in the profits of iron furnaces as by
products do in gas works. The basic
slags, with large percentage of phos
phorus, are already profitably used in the
manufacture of phosphate manures, and
other slags have been for some time con-
verted into what is known as mineral
WOOL" of use in building as non-con-
ducter. The next step taken is to turn
this wool" into the raw material for the
manufacture OF glass and porcelain.
cheaper than sand or clay. and offering
color combinations of great beauty. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
An End to Bone scrapinx.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg. ILL.,,
says: Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it is my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have had
running sore on my leg for eight years; my
doctors told me l would have to have the
bone scrsped or leg smputated. l used, in
stead, three bottles of Electric Bitters and
seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve and my
leg is now sound ond WE'LL
Electric Btters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c.
per box by Devine & Coughin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Most Excellent.

J. J. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville,
Tenn, writes: "Mr family and l are benef-
Charles of your most excellent medicine, Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consumption; hav-
ing found it to be all that you claim for it,
desire to testify to its virtue. My friends to
whom have recommended it, praise it at
every opportunity" DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption is guaranteed to cure
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Group
and every affection of Throat, Chest and
Lungs. Trial Bottles Free at Devine &
Coughlin's Drug Store. Large size sIO0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

first step in this process was taken four
years ago, and the Engineering and
Mining Journal expresses the opinion that
when our iron markets shall have fallen
to the Improbable figures which they have
witnessed in the past, and that are surely
approaching in the future, our blast
furnace owners will find the value con-
ferred upon the slags by this improvement
to be no inconsiderable item"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
State News.
CUMBERLAND.

A IA year old daughter of Mr.. j. NJ. Ste
vens of Great Island, fell from a horse and
broke her arm Wednesday. A messenger
was sent to Brunswick for physician to at
tend the child.
Parties are organizing to mine coal on the
western side of the kennebec river at its
mouth. There is no doubt coal can be
found there. but whether it will pay to mine
it is problem Telegraph.
FRANKLIN.
Meddez Matthew. a Frenchmsn about 81
years of age, employed on the Congregational
church building Pennington, stepped back.
ward of a staging Tuesday the 4th, and fell
distance OF about twenty feet. He struck
upon his head and shoulders and was taken
up in an insensihle condition. No bones
were broken but he was probably internally
injured and in a critical condition.
HANCOCK.
The Bar Harbor Record furnishes the fol-
lowing information: The number of guests
registered NJ the several Bar Harbor hotels
for the season of lSs7-June lst TO October
Lists, by sctusl count. as follows: West
End Hotel. l77s; Grand Central Hotel. 1862;
The Rodick' i61I Hotel Hsmilt IN, ll5S;
Hotel Brewert $50; Hotel DesIsie, 63l;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

The oest Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chiihla:ns,
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. Il is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box For sale
by Devine & Coughlin. msy29td&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

President and Mrs. Cleveland have at
last denied the .'snubbing" of Governor
Foraker at Philadelphia and the intention
al sighting of Ohio by not accepting the
invitation to visit its capital city. In the
former case it makes no difference proba-
bly either to Gov. or Mrs. Foraker, but in
the latter case the Presidents course is
rather confirmatory of the opinion held by
the people of the Buckeye State. If the
President did not intentionally slight
Ohio's invitation why did he not reply and
refuse to accept and not so carefully ne
elect to send any answer At all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

A typographical error overlooked by
the proof reader. in the Journals reply to
the New Age, in Saturday mornings issue,
though easily understood as such, is for
exactness' sake hereby corrected. The
sentence The Journal only stated the
facts as it misunderstands them, etc, y
should have read, "The Journal only
stated the facts as it un- derstands them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

In another column we publish an ac-
count of the flight of Adam Green, for
mer Colby student. from Aberdeen. Miss.
He wrote very disparagingly of the citi-
zens of that place TO the Fairfield Journal
and they receiving the paper warned him
from town. He undoubtedly did wrong,
but the severe punishment threatened
him goes great ways in confirming some
OF his statements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

The limits to the wonderful feats by
electricity have not yet been reached
Telegraphing to and from railroad train
moving at a high rate ofspeed has now been
successfully accomplished. The expert
ments tried in Pennsylvania, Thursday OF
last week, were entirely satisfactory to all
present. This mode of communication
with moving trains may be put to prac-
teal use in the despatching trains and
warning them of dangers. Should this
manner of telegraphing be so perfected
that moving trains can communicate with
each other. the invention will be exceed
ingly valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
An UnrivaIled Record.

Allcock's Porus Plasters have proved the
best, safest, and most effectual remedy tor
Spinal Complaints, Incipient Consumption,
DisrrhGa. Pleurisy, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Epilepsy. Lumbago, Debility, rheumatism
Gout, Sciatica, Loss of Vigor, Dropsy, Par
slysis, Loss of Voice, Hysteris, Nervous
ness, Indigestion, Pslpitstion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

Liver Oil on account of its unpleasant taste.
This difficulty has been overcome in SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites. 1t being as palatable as milk, and
the most valuable remedy known for the treat
ment of Consumption, Scrofula aud Bron-
chitis. Physicians report our little patients
take it with pleasure. Try SCOTS Emulsion
and be convinced. sept2Odeod& " I'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

The New York Sun. not satisfied with
having charged the President Of cribbing
from the American Cyclopedia now as
serts that the extemporaneous speeches
which he is delivering on his circuit were
written before his journey was begun by his
second self, Dan Lamont. There is no
doubt that the President has received as
sistance in some of his literary endeavors,
but it looks exceedingly mean for paper
with record like the Suns, to heap such
abuse upon man mot responsible for
the greatness thrust upon him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

Many forge: that the hair and scalp need
cleansing. Extensive use of Ayers Hair
Vigor has proven that it is the best cleansing
agent for the hair-that it prevents dandrutf
and stimulates the hair TO renewed growth
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
gally Eenusbee 5oarnal.
Augusta. Monday Morning, Oct. 10.

On November 10th to 18th inclusive, the
National Farmers Congress will hold its
annual session at Chicago. The date it
will be seen has been changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

There is always smoke after q battle.
But there is seldom so much of that pecu-
liar kind which hovers over the battle
field of the Boston and Maine, and the
Concord, railroads. II there were not
attempts at bribery there were certainly
many anxious manifestations of superla-
tive friendliness. providing the stories
told are true. But the Boston and Maine
declines the honor of such intimate rela-
tons with the members of the Concord
legislature and the Doodle offered may
be charged to the great anxiety of the
numerous camp-iollowers who hung upon
the rear of the belligerent forces. 1t is
now left both contestants to exactly locate
the treasure bearers and bride givers, so
that no stain or dishonor may be at
tached to either victor or vanquished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

The telegraph lines of Eastern United
States are now controlled by the Western
Union, it having purchased the property
of its principal competitor. the Baltimore
and Ohio Company. The Western Union
now has the monopoly of the telegraph
business The growth of this company
has been remarkable. In thirty years it
has increased its capital from $3.50, 900 to
$50 .000. 900. 1t is to-day practically in
control of the entire traffic in telegraph
messages, and by its contract with the
Telephone Company has protected itself
against competition from the only new in
vention which has threatened it. If how
ever this great monopoly places its rates
low and serves the public equally with
itself, there will be no danger to the inter-
ests of the people, but if it takes course
opposite to this, then it is very probable
that the public will feel its oppression and
deal with its injustice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

New York politics are getting exceed
ingly interesting. Gov. Hill with one
third of the State Committee, is doing
quick and efficient work. Gaining the
craftsmanship of the State Committee for
one of his admirers, the Governor IS now
disposing of the various appointments in
the perfecting of the machine to his own
sweet satisfaction. The Cleveland men
see how they have been outgeneraled and
are mad as hatters. But they can't do
anything now unless they split the party,
and that would be suicidal to all their
hopes and plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

MN IF IF. the are s's sa1 seass St 'h iss
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at IS and 30 cents, by
j. NJ Mixer, 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Dr.. WOODBURY'S ANTIDOTE

Know myself by reading the "Science Of
Life" :ha best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
Cure Yourself.

Don't pay large doctors bills. The best
medical book published, 100 pages, elegant
colored plates, will be sent to you on receipt
of three 2-cent stamps to pay postage. Ad-
dress A. p Ordway Co., Boston. Mass.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

NON\ that are fretful peevish.
cross, or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 25 cents. Sold by
JIM. Mixer. 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

EPORT of the Condition OF the Au-
the State of Maine, at the close of bu siness,
Oct. 9Th, 1857.
Loans and discounts, $2ll4l7 "a
Overdrafts, 4l6 81
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, $4,000 90
Due from approved reserve agents, ~ ~
Due from other National Banks, A. As
Current expenses and taxes paid $40 II
Premiums paid, 1900 90
Checks and other cash items, 6461 81
Bills of other Banks, 45g 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels and
cents, &c "A
Specie, II,Oss 20
Legal tender notes. 1000 90
Redemption fund with u. s. Treasurer Is
per cent. of circuaton,) 1l25 90
Total $2s9652 II
Capital stock paid in, 100000 90
Surplus Fund, a 600 90
Undivided profits, 3,s43 SIS
National Bank notes outstanding, 225OO 90
Dividends unpaid, 462 90
individual deposits subject to check, 1922 66
Cashiers checks outstanding, 5.4ql OF
Due TO other National Banks, 9,462 IS
Due to State Banks and bankers, 49, 600 90
Total, s25s,e52 n
STATE or MAINE, County Of Kennebec, IS.
|, W. b. NICKEIs, Cashier of the above-named
bank do solemnly that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
W. Is. NlCkELS. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this sth day
of October, 1887.
seal " o f Notary PaSiie.
CoRRECT.-Attest:
L III i, s :! s $$$sEi Directors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

For years | suffered from los. of appetite
and Indigestion, but failed to find relief until
| began taking Ayers Ssrsapsrilla. This
medicine entirely cured me. My appetite
and digestion are now petfect Fred G.,
Bower, 496 Seventh street, South Boston,
Mass. oct1 leod&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

l consider Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
the most reliable preparation in the market
for the cure of coughs, colds and diseases Of
the throat, lungs and chest. l have sole
thousands of bottles, and, so far as | know
it has always given satisfaction. |. N. THORN,
Brattlebore, VT. oct4d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
/ Good Appetite

Is the key to health. Persons who take
DR.. R. C. Flowers Liver and Stomach
Sanative will enjoy their food and be able
to eat heartier meals than ever before, as
it enables the system to readily assimilate
the food. Only one dollar bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

In all eases Of pmply eruptions the sautary ef-
feet of Skin Success Soap is quickly apparent.
Skin and Scalp diseases can be cured by Pal
mer's Skin Success. Soap cleanses, ointment heals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

TORTURE of Skin eruption Is allayed by the
of Skin success Soap. Try it.
HEALTH is impossible if the pores be cogged.
Skin Success Soap cleanses and stimulates them.
For sale by j. NJ. MIXER. oct3eodd& " lychw'ynr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

Newport House, 554; Hotel st. Sauveur',
305; The Marlborough 800; The Louis
burg, 293; The Malvern, 273; Belmont Ho-
tel,s 2I5; Lyman's Hotel,' 100; Birch Tree
Inn,s 80. Total. 300. THE houses mark
ed thus are mostly filled by regular season
boarders, and have but few transient guests.
Thus the number of persons registered is not
as large as at some smaller hotels. Hotel
Brewer was not opened for guests until Au-
gust 16; but is to remain open all the year
round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10

During the past two months there have
been numerous burglsries committed at South
Sanford. Wednesday night the family of
William Russell, at South Sanford were
awakened by noise but before they could
effect capture the burglar escaped with con-
siderable money and personal property. As
soon as daylight the men started after the
thief, tracking him easily, as the road was
soft from recent rains. He was overhsuei
five miles from South Sanford and found to
be pauper known as "Jackum," belonging
in the town of Kittery, who has been around
here several months and proved himself an
unbearable nuisance. He was arrested and
taken to Sanford, where the selectmen will
call upon the town of Kittery TO make good
the damage done Mr.. Russell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-10
NOTICE (!

Augusta, Oct. 8, 1857.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-10

sH s. j. Randall is in no sense whatever
De mocratic representative. He is kept in
congress by the Republican party in Penn
sylvania, which makes his district for him.
He is thus permitted to masquerade about as
Dem ocrat while opposing and defeating
Democratic measures. To illustrate the
situation the following is furnished A pro-
minent Democratic mixer, in southwestern
Ohio, was recently visiting in Pennsylvania,
and while at the home of relative, who is a
Republican member of congress from that
State, he asked him why it was that the Re-
publican party in Pennsylvania having
absolute power to control the formation OF
the Philadelphia districts, did not keep Ran
dali out and put in Republican, as they did
in every other instance where they could
The reply was ''We want Randall in congress
and keep him there because he is of more
value to the Republican party as member
of congress than any two Republicans we
could send there" In what respect is Mr..
Randall any more of a Democratic member
or representative than VIM. D. Kelly, of
Philadelphia, or Major Mckinley, of Canton,
Ohio?- Wapakoneta Dem.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-10

tB1 A gentleman from Ottumwa, Iowa,
says that while under the high license law
his city had twenty y-two saloons, which paid
900 annually into the city treasury, it
now has under the prohibition law seventy
five saloons which pay no license, but run
with open doors, unmolested save now and
then when convulsion of reform seizes the
people and they demand the prosecution of
some saloon keeper. Yetin no case, he says,
has the prosecution been able to punish the
offender. The drug stores all sell liquors,
and one of them using car load of beer a
week. The town, which has only about 15,-
900 inhabitants, is dotted with restaurants" F."
which serve liquors as a main business, and
have incidental lunch counters. "The
trouble is" says he, 1--WE have three or four
elections every year, and for three or four
m onths previous to each election everybody
who is interested in politics-and that, of
course, includes most of the men whose duty
it is to enforce the LAWS bent on securing
votes and therefore are unwilling to antago-
nize the large number of voters who do not
believe in Prohibition"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-10
SHERlFF'S SALE.
Hulda h. shetield, Admipistrntrix q

Huda Il. Shefield, Administratrix &c.
VS.
George Parrish ct al.
Order Of sale from Henry County Court of Common
Pleas.
pY virtue Of an order Of sale issued from the
IL above named Court and TO me directed as Sheriff
OF Henry county, will offer at public sale at the
North door of the Court House, In Napoleon, o., on
Saturday, March 18th, 1887,
at the hour of 2o'clock p, of said day, the fol-
lowing described real estate situated in Henry Co.,
Ohio, to-wit:
All that part of the east half (I5) OF the north
east quarter () OF section thirty-ve (35 town six
10y, north OF range seven ~ east, in said Henry
county, Ohio, which lies north of the Wabash, Sc
Louis Pacific Railway, except two (2) acres of the
west side; tract containing "a and 10 hundredths
acres, bounded also, as follows, to-wit: Commenc-
ing at the northeast of said section thirty
fve (35), thence westerly seventy,six (76 rods and
10 links, thence south parallel with east line Of the
section to center Of said railroad grounds, thence
eastery with said railroad to line OF said sec
tion thence north to the said line to the place of
beginning; subject to railroad and Other public
highways, less ten QO) acres on the west side of
said premises.
Appraised at $l,320.
Terms Of sale, cash.
E. T. BARNES,
Sheriff of Henry county, Ohio.
s. M. Hague, attorney for plaintiff.
Napoleon, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1887. S12 90
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-02-10

t9~ The Scientific american, in the follow,
ing, shows what a young man can accom-.
plish if he puts his mind to work: "The
General Superintendent of the Wabash
system some years ago was common tele.
graph operator in Delphi, Indiana, earning
barely enough to pay his board and cloth.
ing. But he made study of the railway
business as opportunity presented in that
city. By and by the opportunity came for
making suggestion to the managers. 1t
was a good one. Railway managers are con-
stantly on the lookout for men who show
their competency. No men in the world are
quicker to recognize and reward fidelity and
ability. This. operator was promoted to a
more responsible post Here his whole time
was given to mastering his duties and better
ing the service. So he was promoted again
and again, until year ago he was made the
General Superintendent of the vast system,
and with salary commensurate with re-
sponsible duties. His name is X. H. Wade"
Young men should cut this out.